Polish food, beer and entertainment drew thousands of people to Clinton Square Saturday for the 54th annual Syracuse Polish Festival. The three day event, which continues from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, typically sees more than 20,000 visitors each year, said organizer Tad Szyszka.
A 5:30 p.m. thunderstorm with heavy rain shut down the music and traditional Polish dancing at the stage, but the event resumed at 6:45 p.m. after the storm passed, and continued until 10 p.m. Admission to the festival is free.